Orchestral Knowledge
Pitch/Staff
Spring Concert
Popular Music
Popular Music Pt 2
100

This is the lowest instrument in the string family.

What is the Double Bass?

100

A musical-notation symbol at the beginning of a music staff, this indicates the pitch of the notes on the staff.

What is Clef?

100

This was the concert opening piece.

What is "In the Hall of the Mountain King"?

100

This singer, songwriter and actress is known for her four-octave vocal range and recently starred in a movie remake of a Broadway show that debuted in 2003.

Who is Ariana Grande?

100

They have sold over 100 million records, making them the best-selling boy band in history.

Who is Backstreet Boys?

200

This is the musical term for the speed of the piece, or how fast or slow it should be played.

What is Tempo?

200

The letters of the line notes on a treble clef staff.

What is E G B D F?

200

These 2 pieces were performed by the Primoris Youth Orchestra.

What are "Go Tell Aunt Rhody" and "Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star"?

200

This artist has an album titled "4".

Who is Beyonce?

200

Jon Bon Jovi's legal name.

What is Jon Bongiovi?

300

This technique is where string players in an ensemble change bow direction at different times during a long note to create a more seamless sound.

What is Staggered Bowing?

300

The letters of the space notes on a treble clef staff.

What is F A C E?

300

This song was written and produced by Pharrell Williams.

What is Happy?

300

Name the artist!

"It might seem crazy what I'm about to say
Sunshine she's here, you can take a break"

Who is Pharrell Williams?

300

This Canadian singer sang the theme for Titanic.

Who is Celine Dion?

400

The way a note or phrase is executed in terms of attack, duration, and release. This includes techniques like staccato (short and detached) and legato (smooth and connected).

What is Articulation?

400

These are the letters of the space notes on a bass clef staff.

What is A C E G?

400

This type of ballroom dance written in 3/4 time was featured in 2 Spring Concert pieces.

What is Waltz?

400

Finish the lyrics:

"But we are two worlds apart
Can't reach to your heart
When you say
________________"

What is "That I want it that way"?

400

This is the stage name of an R&B artist whose real name is Abel Makkonen Tesfaye.

Who is The Weeknd?

500

Letters of the alphabet in sheet music that can provide the conductor with a convenient spot to tell the orchestra to begin.

What are Rehearsal Letters?

500

This musical term refers to the accuracy of pitch.

What is Intonation?

500

The G Techs and J Hops wore this during the performance of Happy

What is a happy face headband?

500

From what song are the following lyrics from "Boom, boom, boom even brighter than the moon, moon, moon'" ?

What is Firework by Katy Perry?

500

This K-pop group has released English language singles called "Butter" and Dynamite".

Who is BTS?

600

This word comes from the Greek word meaning “agreement or concord of sound”. The largest orchestra grouping is called this for short, but the primary meaning is based on a large-scale composition for an orchestra.

What is Symphony?

600

This is used to extend the staff.

What is Ledger Line?

600

This was our concert dress code.

What is white top, navy bottoms, dark shoes OR white dress?

600

This album is the best-selling album of all time.

What is Michael Jackson's Thriller?

600

This singer is the youngest ever to win 2 Oscars.

Who is Billie Eilish?